I'm not ashamed of it. [126] The soundtrack's lead single was "I Will Always Love You", written and originally recorded by Dolly Parton in 1974. The singer was worth $20 million at the time of her death, however, it was later revealed that she owed Sony music a whopping $20 million at the time. With all of this, Monie is still able to create a Cook Book, which embraces the Non Chef, and allows all to develop courage in the kitchen, with easy to follow steps in creating classic comfort foods to entertain at home. [403] In August 2014, she was inducted into the official Rhythm and Blues Music Hall of Fame in its second class. [51] The album would later be certified 14 platinum for sales of 14 million units alone in the United States, while selling over 22million copies worldwide. After enjoying success as a recording artist, and being recognized with 2 Grammy nominations, Monie ventured into the world of radio, starting out in NY at Hot 97 where she could be heard as part of the line up of radio personalities 9yrs running. Chaka Khan, in an interview with CNN's Piers Morgan on February 13, 2012, shared that she felt the party should have been canceled, saying: "I thought that was complete insanity. You gotta understand at the time the 80s it was acceptable, he told Winfrey. [400] Houston released seven studio albums and two soundtrack albums, all of which have been certified diamond, multi-platinum or platinum.[401]. In the 1990s, it would seem to be a three-way tie between Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey and Celine Dion. [82] In the same year, she recorded a song for NBC's coverage of the 1988 Summer Olympics, "One Moment in Time", which became a Top 5 hit in the US, while reaching number one in the UK and Germany. [207] While ballad songs were left unchanged, the album features house/club remixes of many of Houston's up-tempo hits. But Bobbi caused controversy when she announced her engagement to Nick Gordon - a man she previously considered her big brother. In another room, there was a big, framed photo of [Whitney] but someone had cut [her] head out. [36] She performed "Home", a song from the musical The Wiz. In Whitney's 1982 bedroom, she had a photo of her cousin Dionne Warwick on the wall. Rookie. [310], Houston topped the list of Google searches in 2012, both globally and in the United States, according to Google's Annual Zeitgeist most-popular searches list. [232] Houston did, however, admit to using alcohol, marijuana, cocaine and pills; she also acknowledged that her mother had urged her to seek help regarding her drug use. [52][53][54] In July 1986, Houston launched her first world tour, The Greatest Love World Tour, where she performed mainly in North America, Europe, Australia and Japan. Needless to say Monie has managed to maintain her love of motherhood and life in all its aspects and glory. [7][8] Cissy recorded several albums with the group on their own, in addition to singing background for musicians such as Aretha Franklin, Jimi Hendrix and Elvis Presley,[9] and earned a Grammy Award nomination for the song, "Sweet Inspiration". [31], Houston became a fashion model after she was discovered by a photographer who filmed her and her mother during a performance for the United Negro College Fund at Carnegie Hall. Then, Gary opens up about how their mother, Cissy Houston, is doing after the death of her only daughter. During this period, Houston and Arista struggled to get these videos submitted to MTV. The official report showed he had a history of alcohol and drug use and his death was ruled as accidental. On the week of March 8, 1986, a year after its initial release, Whitney Houston topped the Billboard 200 albums chart and stayed there for 14 non-consecutive weeks. Let's get that straight. The series aired in 2005 and featured Houston in unflattering moments. It was certified Gold by the RIAA in 2020. "[244], Houston told Winfrey that she had attended a 30-day rehabilitation program. MacDonald, Patrick. According to MTV News, the suit says that the singer hired her father and his business partner in 2000 to represent her in several personal and professional matters. Birth City: Newark. She also denied having an eating disorder and that her very thin appearance was connected to drug use. I thought it was so wrong. Her first two studio albums, Whitney Houston (1985) and Whitney (1987), both peaked at number one on the Billboard 200 and are among the best-selling albums of all time. Crack is wack. [399] As of 2023, she was ranked as one of the best-selling artists in the United States by the Recording Industry Association of America with 61 million certified albums sold. I wonder if the media has tried to contact him regarding Whitney's death. Darlene Love, Houston's godmother, hearing the news of her death, said, "It felt like I had been struck by a lightning bolt in my gut. Information about your device and internet connection, like your IP address, Browsing and search activity while using Yahoo websites and apps. My husband's brother for many years was business partner with Whitney Houston's half-brother John in Washington, DC. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Whitney Houston with father John and mother Cissy | Dirck Halstead/The LIFE Images Collection via Getty Images. Whitney Houston was found dead in a hotel bathtub in 2012 at the age of 48. In 1997, the Franklin School in East Orange, New Jersey was renamed to The Whitney E. Houston Academy School of Creative and Performing Arts. The 28-year-old Brown was the stepson of the late Whitney Houston and half brother of Bobbi Kristina Brown, who died in 2015. What Mrs. DeBarge is saying speaks volumes about Whitney's and El's deep friendship, as well . With them, Houston furthered her recording career by working with producers Michael Beinhorn, Bill Laswell and Martin Bisi on an album they were spearheading called One Down, which was credited to the group Material. She was one of the first black women to appear on the cover of Seventeen after becoming a teen model in 1981. While the European leg of the tour was Europe's highest grossing arena tour of the year,[198] Houston canceled "a string of dates [during the] summer citing throat problems and a 'bronchitis situation'". [248] When Winfrey asked Houston if she was drug-free, Houston responded, "'Yes, ma'am. My father was sickly at the time, he was in the hospital, she said. The interview was billed as "the most anticipated music interview of the decade". The story of their marriage was documented through the . [194], In 2002, Houston became embroiled in a legal dispute with John Houston Enterprise. Pat Houston first met [] Whitney Houston was known for her close-knit relationships with her family and friends. The soul strutter had to seduce a music audience that anointed few black artists with superstardom. [29][28][30] Following Houston's rise to fame, rumors began speculating that Houston and Crawford were lovers, which the two denied to the press during a 1987 interview for Time magazine. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. 10 Years After Whitney Houston's Death, the Singer's Estate Sees Quadruple Growth in Earnings. Kevin Costner Toasts To Whitney Houston In Speech, Thanks Clive Davis For Being "Her Bodyguard" "You were a miracle in her life," he said at the 2023 Pre-Grammy Gala. Houston's father, John, who died in 2003, was also listed, as was Bobby Brown. The film was directed by Houston's Waiting to Exhale co-star Angela Bassett, and Houston was portrayed by model Yaya DaCosta. She held an honorary Doctorate in Humanities from Grambling State University, Louisiana. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. [110] The show gave HBO its highest ratings ever. Five years earlier, in 1996, Houston became the second recipient of the BET Walk of Fame and was, at 32, the youngest to receive that honor. Two other Houston classics, "I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)" and "Greatest Love of All", were in the top 10. [121] Despite the film's mixed reviews, it was hugely successful at the box office, grossing more than $121million in the U.S. and $410million worldwide, making it one of the top 100 grossing films in film history at its time of release, though it later fell out of the top 100 because of rising ticket prices since the time the film was released. [145], The album became the bestselling soundtrack album of all time. Because he failed to show up in court twice, he was found in contempt of the order and the judgment was made "by default. He was hospitalized for approximately seven hours before he passed away. "[301] At the start of the awards ceremony, footage of Houston performing "I Will Always Love You" from the 1994 Grammys was shown following a prayer read by host LL Cool J. [127] Essence ranked Houston at number five on their list of 50 Most Influential R&B Stars of all time, calling her "the diva to end all divas". Houston died just before the Grammys in 2012. The cause of death was deemed "accidental drowning, heart disease and cocaine use.". In February 1982, Houston signed with Tara Productions and hired Gene Harvey as her manager with Daniel Gittleman and Seymour Flics as co-managers. [250] The album's first two singles were the title track "I Look to You" and "Million Dollar Bill". Whitney Houston was a singer, model and actress who had a net worth of negative $20 million at the time of her death. | Vh1 Blog", "Top 50 R&B/Hip-Hop Artists of the Past 25 Years", "Was Whitney Houston broke when she died? And many fans are convinced that her family tree is cursed. Blair, Tom. Recorded and mixed in only six weeks, it featured production from Rodney Jerkins, Wyclef Jean and Missy Elliott. [289], Tony Bennett spoke of Houston's death before performing at Davis's party. Her husband, Gary Houston, is Whitney Houston's own brother. Just Whitney was certified platinum in the United States and sold about two million worldwide. It was so much press, and the media was following me around, I couldnt grieve in privacy, Houston told Oprah. [318] As fans of Houston rushed to rediscover the singer's music, single digital track sales of the artist's music rose to more than 887,000 paid song downloads in 24 hours in the US alone. There were years we didnt speak at all, but when he got sickly, I went to the hospital and I said, lets end this right now.'. The young man Whitney Houston once raised "like a son" has died. [276][277] The cause of death was not immediately known;[6][276] local police said there were "no obvious signs of criminal intent". He was 82. Even though Houston once signed a $100 million contract and sold over 200 . She gave many bestselling soundtracks and albums, which at one time gave her a $100 million recording contract with Arista. Her death wasan eerie repeat of her mothers death. [334][335][336] "Higher Love" was nominated at the 2020 Billboard Music Awards for "Top Dance/Electronic Song of the Year",[337] the 2020 iHeartRadio Music Awards for "Dance Song of the Year" and "Best Remix". [217], In August 2001, Houston signed one of the biggest record deals in music history, with Arista/BMG. [234] The four singles released from the album did not fare well on the Billboard Hot 100, but became dance chart hits. 27, UK No. You will be missed.'" However, some poor reviews and rescheduled concerts brought negative media attention. [162] Consequently, the album featured a range of contemporary R&B female recording artists along with Houston, such as Mary J. Blige, Brandy, Toni Braxton, Aretha Franklin and Patti LaBelle. [67][68], The album's first single, "I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)", was also a massive hit worldwide, peaking at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and topping the singles chart in 17 countries, including Australia, Germany and the UK. STAN Fair. Clive Davis, the Houston estate and Primary Wave are behind the biopic, with Sony Pictures & TriStar Pictures. [382] Ann Powers of the Los Angeles Times referred to Houston as a "national treasure". Houston's first posthumous greatest hits album, I Will Always Love You: The Best of Whitney Houston, was released on November 13, 2012, by RCA Records. Still, she quickly added, theyll never get $100 million out of me. Rolling Stone said Houston was singing "with a bite in her voice"[196] and The Village Voice called it "Whitney's sharpest and most satisfying so far". It was a technical decision, partially based on the noise factor. The show provided a view of the domestic goings-on in the Brown household. In the UK, the dance-funk song "Someone for Me", which failed to chart, was the first single while "All at Once" was in such European countries as the Netherlands and Belgium, where the song reached the top five on the singles charts, respectively.[45]. Superstar: Whitney Houston is a new ABC special from the producers behind 20/20, and arrives on the heels of what would have been the late singer's 58th birthday on August 9th. [377] In October 2022, the same magazine ranked Houston at number one on its list of the ten greatest R&B solo artists of all time. "She was a brilliant performer and her live shows often eclipsed her studio recordings. [71][72] Houston also won two American Music Awards in 1988 and 1989, respectively and a Soul Train Music Award. April 14, 2021, 6:10 PM PDT / Source: TODAY. The estate also claimed that Nick gave Bobbi a toxic cocktail that caused her to pass out, resulting in her death. [278], An invitation-only memorial service was held for Houston on February 18, 2012, at the New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, New Jersey. We would go and visit them for Christmas and/or New Years. Who Inherited Whitney Houstons $20 Million Estate? The San Francisco Chronicle said Houston "is rather angelic herself, displaying a divine talent for being virtuous and flirtatious at the same time" and she "exudes gentle yet spirited warmth, especially when praising the Lord in her gorgeous singing voice". Houston made her acting debut with the romantic thriller film The Bodyguard (1992), which became the tenth highest-grossing film to that date despite receiving poor reviews for its screenplay and lead performances. 02/06/2023 Houston and Chase then obtained the rights to the story of Dorothy Dandridge. [411] The record label followed suit and she was voted to the American Red Cross Board of Directors as a result. This is standard procedure at these events. Whitney's daughter, Bobbi Kristina, was set to be the executor of her estate before her untimely passing in 2015. in, Last edited on 28 February 2023, at 19:49, one of the bestselling music artists of all time, early relationship included sexual activity, Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program, I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me), commercial single and video of the performance, Sammy Davis, Jr. Award as Entertainer of the Year, Whitney: The Concert for a New South Africa, Waiting to Exhale: Original Soundtrack Album, The Preacher's Wife: Original Soundtrack Album. April 17, 2021. [94], I'm Your Baby Tonight contained several hits: the first two singles, "I'm Your Baby Tonight" and "All the Man That I Need" peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart; "Miracle" peaked at number nine; "My Name Is Not Susan" peaked in the top twenty; "I Belong to You" reached the top ten of the US R&B chart and garnered Houston a Grammy nomination; and the sixth single, the Stevie Wonder duet "We Didn't Know", reached the R&B top twenty. A young Whitney Houston is the focus of an upcoming doc directed by Benjamin Alfonsi, with singer Audra McDonald set as narrator and EP. [338] It was certified multi-platinum in the United States,[339] Australia,[340] Canada,[341] Poland[342] and the United Kingdom. [182] An estimated 60 million viewers tuned into the special giving ABC its highest TV ratings in 16 years. [238], In early 2004, Brown starred in his own reality TV program, Being Bobby Brown, on Bravo. Houston also became the second female act, after Adele, to place two albums in the top five of the US Billboard Top 200, with Whitney: The Greatest Hits at number 2 and The Bodyguard at number 5. Her next three singles, "Didn't We Almost Have It All", "So Emotional" and "Where Do Broken Hearts Go", all peaked at number one on the US pop chart, giving Houston a record total of seven consecutive number one hits; the previous record of six consecutive number one hits had been shared by the Beatles and the Bee Gees. Bobby Brown is opening up on the latest episode of "Red Table Talk" on Facebook Watch about the drug-related deaths of his . [390][391] Similarly, she was ranked as one of the "Top 100 Greatest Artists of All Time" by VH1 in September 2010. [209] The greatest hits album was certified 5 platinum in the US, with worldwide sales of 10 million. After the show, Davis and Houston announced plans to go into the studio to work on her new album. [189], From late 1998 to early 2000, the album spawned several hit singles: "When You Believe" (US No. [11][12] She also had an elder paternal half-brother, John III. 1. Houston became the first woman in music history to debut at number one on the Billboard 200 albums chart and the first artist to enter the albums chart at number one in both the US and UK, while also hitting number one or top ten in dozens of other countries around the world. 15, UK No. Ten years ago today, the world lost Whitney Houston. I don't want to be in a hotel room when there's someone you admire who's tragically lost their life four floors up. The album was certified 7 Platinum in the United States, denoting shipments of seven million copies. [217] In 2019, Crawford said she had left after Houston declined to seek help for her drug dependency. [231], Also in 2002, Houston gave an interview with Diane Sawyer to promote her then-upcoming album. According to media outlets, Whitney Houston skipped the funeral. Distract me from him, she continued. [18] Her parents later divorced. [221][222][223] She later made an appearance on Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Special, where her extremely thin frame further spurred rumors of drug use. Coming to the U.S. a British import via the Hip Hop movement, Monie Love found herself amidst the cream of the crop within the rap community. Whitney Elizabeth Houston was born on August 9, 1963, in Newark, New Jersey. The 6 days of rioting left 26 people dead and many injured. [40] The single was released in 1984 and gave Houston her first taste of success, becoming a Top 5 R&B hit. Kelly. Whitney, on the other hand, just sang and the ripples from her voice continue to dominate the pop landscape." [195][206] In addition, the album reached the Top 10 in many other countries. Their goal was "to show aspects of the lives of African-Americans that have not been brought to the screen before" while improving how African-Americans are portrayed in film and television. Houston died in 2012 at 48 after drowning in a bathtub. [160] Portions of Whitney: The Concert for a New South Africa were broadcast live on HBO with funds of the concerts being donated to various charities in South Africa. "[2], Matthew Perpetua of Rolling Stone also acknowledged Houston's vocal prowess, enumerating ten performances, including "How Will I Know" at the 1986 MTV VMAs and "The Star-Spangled Banner" at the 1991 Super Bowl. "[358], Houston's vocal stylings have had a significant impact on the music industry. [240] The show was not renewed for a second season after Houston said that she would no longer appear in it and Brown and Bravo could not come to an agreement for another season. [208] Along with the album, an accompanying VHS and DVD was released featuring the music videos to Houston's greatest hits, as well as several hard-to-find live performances including her 1983 debut on The Merv Griffin Show and interviews. A voice that only comes around once in a lifetime. "[3] Mariah Carey stated, "She [Whitney] has a really rich, strong mid-belt that very few people have. I mean, you know, don't think I don't have desires for it. "Count On Me", a duet with CeCe Winans, hit the U.S. Top 10; and Houston's third contribution, "Why Does It Hurt So Bad", made the Top 30. 2,021 53. Houston also duetted with gospel legend Shirley Caesar. [114][115][116] On March 4, 1993, Houston gave birth to their daughter Bobbi Kristina Brown (March 4, 1993 July 26, 2015),[117] the couple's only child. Houston has also been inducted into the Grammy, Rhythm and Blues Music, and Rock and Roll halls of fame. [154], Following the success of The Bodyguard, Houston embarked on another expansive global tour (The Bodyguard World Tour) in 199394. But in 2015, Brown died after months in a medically induced coma. "[357] While in her review of I Look to You, music critic Ann Powers of the Los Angeles Times writes, "[Houston's voice] stands like monuments upon the landscape of 20th century pop, defining the architecture of their times, sheltering the dreams of millions and inspiring the climbing careers of countless imitators", adding "When she was at her best, nothing could match her huge, clean, cool mezzo-soprano. Jackson and Madonna were by turns lascivious and brutish and, crucially, willing to let their production speak more loudly than their voices, an option Ms. Houston never went for. Crack is cheap. [41] It would also appear on her debut album in 1985. [286] Toxicology results revealed additional drugs in her system: diphenhydramine (Benadryl), alprazolam (Xanax), cannabis, and cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril). [161], In 1995, Houston starred alongside Angela Bassett, Loretta Devine and Lela Rochon in her second film, Waiting to Exhale, a motion picture about four African-American women struggling with relationships. Houston's posthumous live album, Her Greatest Performances (2014), was a US R&B number-one[329] and received positive reviews by music critics. . Whitney Elizabeth Houston (August 9, 1963 February 11, 2012) was an American singer and actress. '"[249], Houston released her new album, I Look to You, in August 2009. I don't have to mask my emotion in front of a room full of so many dear friends. 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